This post is a little out of the ordinary for my blog. It’s not about pretty dresses or where the best sales are. Although, I love talking about all of those things! I was supposed to write about pajamas this week. I’m shrugging my shoulders as I type that. Next week, guys.

As some of you know, last year I had major spine surgery for severe scoliosis (83 degree S curve among other issues). I suffered a variety of complications and it’s been one heck of a year to say the least. My spine is now fused fourteen levels with twenty five screws and two metals rods that go basically the entire length of my spine. In the midst of all of that, my daughter Emma, who was seven at the time, was diagnosed with scoliosis.

Meet April

Welcome to CCG! I am a champagne drinking, ballet dancing, shopaholic mom to 4 amazing kids and a wife to an even more amazing husband. I started this blog as a place to share my love of fashion, beauty, home decor and entertaining. I live in the Bay Area in California where I also own a ballet school. Hopefully this site gives you a touch of whimsy and inspires and empowers you along the way.